Focus point adjustment and BBF on Nikon
Apr 10, 2014 09:31:02 #
Thanks everyone for all the information I have gathered here on the forum. I prefer to use BBF but on many Nikon DSLRs, the multi-selector is used to move the focus point to the area of interest while composing. Is this a case where I am stuck with focusing with the shutter release and using my thumb to move the focus point, or is there a way to BBF and adjust the focus point efficiently without growing another thumb? Thanks for your help
Apr 10, 2014 10:53:09 #
Apr 10, 2014 10:59:45 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Caranx wrote:
Thanks everyone for all the information I have gathered here on the forum. I prefer to use BBF but on many Nikon DSLRs, the multi-selector is used to move the focus point to the area of interest while composing. Is this a case where I am stuck with focusing with the shutter release and using my thumb to move the focus point, or is there a way to BBF and adjust the focus point efficiently without growing another thumb? Thanks for your help
I've only been using BBF for a couple of months, and I haven't had a problem moving the focus point and then using the AF-ON button to activate autofocus.
Apr 11, 2014 08:16:29 #
I believe you can still press down the shutter button half way and move the focus point.
Apr 11, 2014 08:40:40 #
Thank you HEART. Interesting article. I'll try some of the pointers suggested and keep working at it.
Apr 11, 2014 08:47:39 #
amehta wrote:
I've only been using BBF for a couple of months, and I haven't had a problem moving the focus point and then using the AF-ON button to activate autofocus.
Thanks Amehta. Often, I want to quickly shift the focus point in the frame and shoot and I wondered how others accomplished this. I'll keep practicing! Thanks
Apr 11, 2014 08:52:54 #
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
I believe you can still press down the shutter button half way and move the focus point.
Thanks Pixelpixie88. It seems I'll just have to choose between using my thumb for BBF and shifting focus, or giving it only one thing to do while using the dual action of the shutter. Thanks again.
Apr 11, 2014 09:21:55 #
Yes, sometimes we could all use that extra thumb at..good luck with it.
Caranx wrote:
Thanks Pixelpixie88. It seems I'll just have to choose between using my thumb for BBF and shifting focus, or giving it only one thing to do while using the dual action of the shutter. Thanks again.
Apr 11, 2014 10:11:31 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
I believe you can still press down the shutter button half way and move the focus point.
I believe part of the "BBF mode" is turning off AF activation when pressing the shutter release.
Apr 11, 2014 10:35:10 #
Yes, turns off activation for taking a picture. But, you still press the shutter button half way to then move the focus point using your thumb on the arrow or cursor pad.
amehta wrote:
I believe part of the "BBF mode" is turning off AF activation when pressing the shutter release.
Apr 11, 2014 10:38:26 #
Pixlepixie,
If the link goes to your photos. I see you like the UP as well.
If the link goes to your photos. I see you like the UP as well.
Apr 11, 2014 11:01:23 #
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Marsha
Marsha
PhotoGenesis131 wrote:
Pixlepixie,
If the link goes to your photos. I see you like the UP as well.
If the link goes to your photos. I see you like the UP as well.
Apr 11, 2014 11:03:53 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
Pixelpixie88 wrote:
Yes, turns off activation for taking a picture. But, you still press the shutter button half way to then move the focus point using your thumb on the arrow or cursor pad.
True.
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